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Kozuka: (front) Figure in Ceremonial Robes Preparing the New Year’s Nanakusa (Seven Herbs); (back) signature and seal (kakihan)

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Kozuka: (front) Figure in Ceremonial Robes Preparing the New Year’s Nanakusa (Seven Herbs); (back) signature and seal (kakihan)

Artist Haruchika (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold, copper, and silver inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.988
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
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